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NEELESH FONDEKAR

NEELESH FONDEKAR

Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced Mechanical Engineer with 28+ years in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, specializing in manufacturing leadership and process optimization. Extensive expertise across sectors including API, Biopharma, vaccines, oncology-nano technology, and liquid/solid oral formulations. Proven success in corporate leadership, overseeing site management, factory setups, and driving process excellence. While my CV highlights long-term roles at major companies, I have also contributed to several pharma projects across various MNCs, with a focus on plant operations, safety compliance, and project management, delivering consistent results within leading pharma and biotech organizations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

AGM - Projects & Engineering

Syngene International Ltd, Bangalore
10.2015 - 06.2023
  • Lead various assignments related to Pharma & Biotech CRO assignments Responsible for Greenfield & brownfield projects related to formulation, API, Manufacturing, R&D labs.
  • Responsible for planning and directing the Organizations Engineering activities including Strategic excellence, Safety and development
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Successfully managed multiple simultaneous projects through effective time management skills and prioritization techniques.

Plant Head - AGM-(Engineering & Projects, Process

Panacea Biotech Ltd, Navi Mumbai & Baddi
11.2009 - 09.2013
  • HOD Senior Team Leader (New Greenfield & renovated facilities various projects related to Biopharma Formulations/Vaccines/Oncology plants).
  • I was reporting to COO- Operations (All India), successfully completed manufacturing units' green field & brown field projects & related plant operations, plant leadership & site co ordinations.
  • Upgraded plant equipment with state-of-the-art technology that increased throughput rates without sacrificing product quality.
  • Championed energy conservation efforts, resulting in significant cost savings throughout the facility.
  • Increased productivity, optimizing labor allocation, and scheduling across multiple shifts.

Deputy Manager- Projects

Reliance Life Science Navi Mumbai
01.2008 - 09.2009
  • Completed Fill & finish formulation facility for Biopharma products having project cost of Rs55 Cr, Whole project planning & execution completed as per RLS given time lines.
  • Mentored junior staff members on best practices for project management and team collaboration skills, fostering a supportive work environment.

Senior Executive- Maintenance & Projects

Merck Intervet Ltd
03.2004 - 12.2007
  • Completed FMD Vaccine manufacturing facility started URS /design/detailed engineering from year 2004 -having project cost of Rs 30 Cr.
  • Overall installation & commissioning with required layout, qualifications & validations as per bio requirements c
  • Completed all projects in time year 2006, then successful plant operations & production of FMD- vaccine
  • Responsible for Vaccine plant renovation, refurbishment, then new set up as per CGMP & EHS requirements, ensured proper qualification, validation & plant operation activities

Maintenance Engineer

Cipla Ltd
05.1995 - 10.1999
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency among team members.
  • Collaborated with production teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased productivity.
  • Led troubleshooting efforts during unexpected equipment failures, minimizing disruption to production schedules.
  • Reduced downtime for critical machinery by streamlining repair processes and procedures.

Education

B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering

AIEMS Technical Examination Board, Mumbai
Mumbai, India
06-1999

High School Diploma -

Govt. Polytechnic Karwar
Karwar, India
06-1993

Skills

    Certified ISO Lead Auditor

    Auto cad

    Six Sigma green belt & Project management

Languages

English
Hindi
Kannada
Konkani
Marathi

Timeline

AGM - Projects & Engineering

Syngene International Ltd, Bangalore
10.2015 - 06.2023

Plant Head - AGM-(Engineering & Projects, Process

Panacea Biotech Ltd, Navi Mumbai & Baddi
11.2009 - 09.2013

Deputy Manager- Projects

Reliance Life Science Navi Mumbai
01.2008 - 09.2009

Senior Executive- Maintenance & Projects

Merck Intervet Ltd
03.2004 - 12.2007

Maintenance Engineer

Cipla Ltd
05.1995 - 10.1999

B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering

AIEMS Technical Examination Board, Mumbai

High School Diploma -

Govt. Polytechnic Karwar
NEELESH FONDEKAR